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Verstappen and Russell dodge tense exchange after F1 clash
Max Verstappen and George Russell provided an update on their relationship at the Canadian Grand Prix following their recent collision, with Verstappen receiving a 10-second time penalty at the Spanish GP for the incident involving Russell’s Mercedes.
Russell criticized Verstappen’s on-track behavior in Spain, but their interaction at the airport post-race appeared cordial, with Russell stating there were no issues from his side and that they even bumped into each other at the airport.
Verstappen also acknowledged the airport encounter, expressing a desire to move on from the incident and learn from his mistake in Barcelona.
Their relationship seemed calm before the Canadian GP, but tensions resurfaced when Russell claimed pole position ahead of Verstappen, leading to further drama between Red Bull and Mercedes as the rivalry between the two teams intensified.
As the battle between Verstappen and Russell continues on the F1 track, the possibility of them making amends remains uncertain, with future races serving as opportunities for them to settle their differences.
